Proposition 31
Proposition 31 would uphold a state law banning the sale and marketing of flavored tobacco … Continued
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Proposition 30
Proposition 30 would fund wildfire prevention, sustain wildfire-fighting resources, and reduce air pollution by expanding … Continued
Proposition 29
Proposition 29 would help ensure that patients receive safe treatment in dialysis clinics under the … Continued
Proposition 28
Proposition 28 would provide additional funding to arts education in public schools. California’s PK-12 public … Continued
Proposition 27
Proposition 27 would legalize online sports betting through certified tribes and large online betting platforms. … Continued
Proposition 26
Proposition 26 would legalize in-person sports betting at tribal casinos and specific horse tracks. California … Continued
Proposition 1
Proposition 1 would enshrine abortion rights into the California State Constitution. After the Supreme Court’s … Continued
Let’s Get Our Unhoused Neighbors Involved in Government
Due to an intersection of barriers, such as unaffordable and quality housing, health care, and … Continued
SCOTUS Leak Confirms Justices Hold Problematic Views
A five-Justice majority of the Supreme Court has reportedly voted to overturn the right to … Continued
Voting for Reentering Californians: What you need to know
Statewide elections are coming up on June 7! We are here to clear up misinformation … Continued
SCOTUS and What Comes Next for Judge Jackson
On Friday, February 25, President Biden chose DC Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ketanji Brown … Continued
The History of Roe v. Wade
No “State” shall “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of … Continued
California’s Power of the Purse: State Budget
This year, the state of California will spend about $267,000,000,000—give or take a few pennies—which … Continued
The Citizen’s Perspective: The California State Legislature
How can we raise the minimum wage? Can my family get health insurance? Who decides … Continued
CA Voters, Where Ya At?
California’s first statewide election of the year has come and gone – and according to … Continued
Democracy Is For Sale
It’s 2022, an election year, so you know what that means: countless campaign flyers in … Continued
SCOTUS Will Not Stop at Overturning Abortion Rights
This morning, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, … Continued
The Power of District Attorneys
When people think of the most powerful position in our criminal-justice system, judges probably come … Continued
Is SCOTUS playing games with our rights?
With the Supreme Court set to issue a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health … Continued